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Hi. My boyfriend has MS (was diagnosed 15 years ago) and he has been using the Humira Pen 40MG for almost 2 years. In my opinion his MS symptoms got worse once he started the pen, but in his opinion, his MS got worse a few weeks before, which is why he went on the pen. Today I am researching side effects of the Humeria Pen and I see that it CAUSES MS symptoms (numbness, tingling, dizziness, vision problems, stiffness, etc.), it doesn't cure them - these are all complaints my boyfriend commonly has. Why would an MS doctor put my boyfriend on this medication, and how can I convince my boyfriend to try something else, when he is so hard headed about using this medication? Am I not understanding something about the benefits of Humira Pen for MS treatment? I can't deny I'm being a little selfish since I noticed he got impotent once he started the pen, yet sexual side effects are never mentioned for Humira. I feel his overall MS symptoms have gotten worse since this medication, but again, he said he has a relapse a few weeks before starting Humira. Please advise.View Thread

Humira pen is being used off label as part of a drug trial my boyfried took part in (we live in Buffalo, NY). It was modified into the now Tecfidera (BG-12). My boyfriend is waiting to see if his insurance will approve use of BG-12. Until then, he is still taking Humira and the drug trial study is paying for it.View Thread

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